Non-vintage Technical Specifications
Alcohol 19.9%
Residual Sugar 100.6 g/L
Calories (estimated) 225 kcal / glass
150ml glass225 kcal
750ml bottle1125 kcal
Grape Varieties Touriga Nacional, Tinta Barroca, Tinta Roriz, Tinto Cão, Touriga Franca, and Tinta Amarela
Drinking Window Ready to drink; decanting is not required.
Region Porto
Sites Selected grapes from vineyards in Cima Corgo and Douro Superior
Oak Types neutral oak
Barrel Size 600
Production Details Taylor's states that selected component wines mature for up to three years in oak casks in Vila Nova de Gaia and are blended several months before bottling. Kobrand describes components from different vintages, fermentation stopped by adding grape spirit before all residual sugar has fermented, maturation in 600-L neutral-oak casks, and a final blend averaging three years. Kobrand additionally reports acidity of 3.37 g/L but does not specify its analytical basis. Serve slightly chilled at 12–16°C.
Tasting Notes Pale brick colour with an amber rim; ripe berry fruit, butterscotch, figs, prunes, nuts and spices; smooth, round palate with strawberry-jam character.
Food Pairing Almond-, berry-fruit- or dark-chocolate desserts; rich blue-veined cheeses; walnuts or roasted almonds; also suitable on its own.
Producer Information
Website
Address
Visitors' Centre, Rua do Choupelo nº 250, 4400-088 Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal
Phone
+351 223 772 973
Owner
Family-owned (The Fladgate Partnership)
Cellarmaster
Adrian Bridge (CEO)